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Provincial Chinese Kite Reel, circa 1850

$780
£589.33
€675.19
CA$1,088.35
A$1,186.25
CHF 627.16
MX$14,280.19
NOK 7,960.22
SEK 7,297.89
DKK 5,043.71

About the Item

This unusually-shaped object is a 19th century Chinese kite reel, cleverly carved to contain small wooden beads that rattle back and forth as the reel is used. A popular past time, kite flying has a long tradition in China and is celebrated with an annual festival on the ninth day of the ninth moon. A work of art to match the extravagant kite it once tethered, this wooden spool lives on as a sculptural object and a storied relic of the past.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BN2251stDibs: LU820022423902

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